Da Tang Xiao Si Zi: I have a little pouch-like boy.

"The Three Departments? Has a case occurred?"

In Li Qin's understanding, cases that require the involvement of the three judicial departments are generally major or important cases.

Clearly, this trip to Luoyang must have been for important business; otherwise, it would have been impossible to send officials from the three ministries at the same time.

Moreover, most of these cases are not handled by local authorities, but are only reported when the authorities cannot handle the case due to insufficient authority.

Even so, the person would be escorted to the capital for the emperor's judgment.

Why send personnel from the three judicial departments to investigate the case in the area?

Seeing Li Qin's puzzled look, Li Er nodded slightly:

"There is a murder case. According to the news, a wealthy family was slaughtered overnight. Based on the existing clues, the murderer is Cui Yinfu, the garrison commander of Dongdu."

"But Cui Yinfu and that wealthy man didn't know each other at all and had no connection. On the contrary, he had a conflict with a playboy from the Wang family of Taiyuan some time ago."

“Cui Yinfu took the initiative to bring the matter to me, hoping that the court would clear his name.”

Li Qin: "..."

Li Qin was speechless for a while. What the hell did this stupid thing have to do with him?

I'm not a detective, and I don't know how to investigate cases, so why should I make this trip?

"Second Uncle, I think you overestimate me. I don't know how to investigate cases. Even if I went, I wouldn't be of any use."

Li Qin spoke the truth.

Li Er pursed his lips, "Of course I know. I just wanted you to stay with Gao Ming, not to investigate the case."

Li Qin was even more speechless. "No, he's a grown man, does he really need someone to accompany him to get things done?"

Li Er: "..."

Li Er was at a loss for words after hearing this.

He simply said, "Just tell me if you're going or not?"

"Don't go!"

Li Qin refused outright.

Just kidding, he's not a masochist who likes to travel to the Tang Dynasty in this freezing weather.

Besides, this isn't the season to see Luoyang.

"You really don't want to go?"

"I really won't go!"

"Why don't you think about it some more? Or if you have any conditions or anything, just tell me and I can meet them. Consider it a favor."

Li Er had no other choice but to propose that Li Qin offer conditions in exchange.

"I'm not going. You can let Qingque accompany Gaoming. I think that's fine."

"As the saying goes, when brothers are of one mind, their strength can break metal! Moreover, Qingque has been smart since he was a child and is capable of getting things done."

Li Qin really didn't have any conditions to offer; in any case, he didn't want to go.

So they suggested that Li Tai accompany Li Chengqian.

The reason why Emperor Taizong wanted Li Qin to accompany Li Chengqian to Luoyang was so that he could serve as a reference for his son.

Although Li Qin was not good at handling cases, he was knowledgeable and not easily fooled.

With him around, I feel much more at ease.

Now, upon hearing Li Qin suggest that Li Tai come along, his eyes flickered slightly; this idea seemed quite good.

The two brothers being together is a good opportunity to mend their broken relationship.

Moreover, as Li Qin said, Li Tai is a smart kid, and sending him might actually be effective.

Seeing Li Qin's unyielding attitude, he sighed helplessly.

"In that case, let's drop this matter and think about it some more."

Li Qin nodded in satisfaction. "Very good, that's perfect."

Before the new year, he didn't want to move anymore; he didn't want to go anywhere except his home and the palace.

"Little Nangjun~ I want to go to Nuoyang~"

Sizi then said something in a low voice.

Li Er's eyes lit up instantly. How could he have forgotten about this? As long as Si Zi asked, Li Qin would probably not refuse.

This time, however, he was clearly going to be disappointed.

Li Qin said with a smile, "I'll take you there after the New Year, when the weather warms up and the flowers bloom in spring."

"It's the dead of winter now, and Luoyang isn't fun either. It's all snow and freezing cold. You'll easily catch a cold."

"Does Mingda still want to go to the hospital for a blood test if he has a cold?"

"I don't want to~" Si Zi shook her head vigorously, looking scared.

"I don't want a blood test~ I'll listen to Little Nang~ We'll go when the weather gets warmer~"

A perfect closed loop, but even Sizi can't get through here.

Li Er was somewhat disappointed, not expecting this kid to be so cunning.

But thinking about it, I realized Li Qin was right. Even if we went to Luoyang, we couldn't bring the little princess with us.

He was heartbroken when his daughter had a cold and fever last time, so how could he let her suffer like that again?

Let Qingque suffer a bit.

Li Qin heard about it and forgot about it, not taking it to heart.

In the days that followed, he either stayed in the villa or occasionally drove Sizi and the others out to the supermarket.

They rarely go to the Tang Dynasty, they just wait for the New Year.

However, Changsun and Li Lizhi returned to the Tang Dynasty on the 20th of the twelfth lunar month.

Firstly, it's the end of the year, and there are many things to summarize and conclude.

Secondly, preparations began for the family dinner on New Year's Eve.

A thorough cleaning has also begun in the palace.

This is a huge project, not something that can be done in a day or two, like Li Qin's villa.

This busy period lasted until the 29th day of the twelfth lunar month.

On New Year's Eve, everyone got up early.

Li Qin dressed the little girls in bright red, making them look very festive.

They were dressed in red clothes, red hats, and red scarves, just like the dolls in New Year paintings.

There weren't any big carp, otherwise several small ones would have been able to hold them and take a picture.

The group arrived at the palace early, leaving the villa empty.

With nothing much to do during the day, Li Qin pulled Li Yuan and the others to play mahjong.

Sizi and others played chess and watched tablets on the newly built heated kang (a traditional Chinese bed-stove).

There were also many other princes and princesses playing in the Lizheng Hall, eating all kinds of snacks and fruits.

After all, it was Chinese New Year, and although it wasn't time for the New Year's Eve dinner yet, Li Qin still sent someone to call them over.

It's Chinese New Year, so it should have a festive atmosphere.

Otherwise, if we just gather together for meals, what's the point?

He might as well stay in the villa and come over at mealtime.

Li Yuan chuckled as he played mahjong, watching his grandchildren playing around him. He couldn't be happier.

The princes and princesses were also very happy, playing with toys they had never seen before and eating all kinds of delicious snacks and fruits.

These days are wonderful!

Li Chengqian and Li Tai also rushed back in the afternoon.

His face was weathered and worn, clearly showing he had suffered a lot along the way.

When the two brothers saw Li Qin, they both went up to greet him very warmly.

Then he took out many gifts he had brought back from Luoyang and distributed them to his younger siblings.

Li Qin glanced at them briefly and saw that the two brothers' relationship seemed to be alright, and had improved considerably.

By dinner time, everyone had gathered.

Various dishes were served, and the New Year's Eve dinner officially began.

Including Li Er and Li Yuan's concubines, there were more than ten tables in total.

Li Qin also heard that this was not all of them, but only the slightly favored group.

The list was personally decided by the eldest grandson.

"Let's begin the feast! Everyone, raise your glasses and let's give this year a perfect ending!"

Li Er stood up and, as the patriarch, spoke first.